CVE-2010-3496: Medium severity mcafee virusscan vulnerability
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i and 8.7i does not properly interact with the processing of hcp:// URLs by the Microsoft Help and Support Center, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malware that is correctly detected by this product, but with a detection approach that occurs too late to stop the code execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3496?
CVE-2010-3496 is classified with a medium severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3496?
To mitigate CVE-2010-3496, it is recommended to upgrade McAfee VirusScan Enterprise to a patched version provided by McAfee.
Which versions of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise are affected by CVE-2010-3496?
CVE-2010-3496 affects McAfee VirusScan Enterprise versions 8.5i and 8.7i.
What kind of vulnerabilities does CVE-2010-3496 expose?
CVE-2010-3496 exposes a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code despite its detection by the antivirus.
Who is impacted by CVE-2010-3496?
Users of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i and 8.7i are at risk due to CVE-2010-3496.